Workshops
Workshops are offered through out the year on varied topics, for professionals, volunteers, and caregivers. Participants can delve deeper into topics like cultural humility, Alzheimer's and dementia, harm reduction, grief and bereavement to name but a few. Most sessions can run between an hour to 3 hours depending on topic. Our full schedule for the year will be up shortly.
ALS Canada: Information Session
Free Information Session via Zoom
Facilitated by
Shandel Burke
Community Lead
Central, North Simcoe Muskoka and Northern Ontario
ALS Society of Canada
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Description
Join ALS Canada to learn more about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, known as ALS, and the impact that the diagnosis has on the individual and their family. ALS Canada will provide a robust discussion surrounding the programs and services that are available to individuals living with ALS, their families and the health professionals that support them.
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In this webinar, you’ll learn about:
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Symptoms and progression associated with ALS
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How ALS impacts the individual & family
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Programs and services available
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Key supports that health professionals can use when working with individuals and families living with ALS
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Date and Time
Thursday December 4, 2025
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Location
Zoom
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Fee
Free
Navigating Grief During the Holidays
Free Workshop via Zoom
​​Description
The holiday season can be especially difficult when you’re grieving the death of someone. This one-hour workshop offers a supportive space to explore what grief is, how it may show up during this time of year, and ways to care for yourself throughout the season. We’ll offer practical tools for managing gatherings and expectations, and introduce simple, meaningful ways to remember the person who died. Whether the death was recent or long ago, you are welcome to attend this workshop. You don’t have to navigate this season alone.
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Date and Time
Monday December 8, 2025
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM EST
Location
Zoom
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Fee
Free
Join the Conversation
via Zoom
Description
Come and join the conversation, share your voice on topics that can include palliative care, grief and bereavement, organ donation, MAID, Advanced Care Planning and Self Compassion. We start the conversation by discussing videos, TED talks, podcasts etc. that we have shared with you to watch and listen to prior to the session.
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Dates
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
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Time
12:00 - 12:45 pm EST
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Fee
Free
Building our Understanding of Dementia
Free Information Session via Zoom
Facilitated by
Emily Justus, Alzheimer Society of York Region
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Description
​PalCare in partnership with the Alzheimer
Society of York Region is pleased to offer
a free information session
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Date and Time
Wednesday January 14, 2026
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Location
Zoom
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Fee
Free
Free Therapeutic Touch Information Session
Free Information Session via Zoom
Facilitated by
Nancy Hall & Jim Metson
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Description
Join us for an information session on Therapeutic Touch—what it is, how it works, and practical ways you can use it in everyday life.
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Date and Time
Thursday January 15, 2026
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST
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Location
Zoom
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Fee
Free
Let’s Talk About Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Free Information Session via Zoom
Facilitated by
Dr. Harold Yuen
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​Session Overview
• Definitions
• Brief History of MAiD
• Statistics
• MAiD requests and provisions​
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Date and Time
Friday, January 30, 2026
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
Location
Zoom
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Fee
Free
2026 Death Café
Date and Time
2026 Winter Session
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST
(Virtual via Zoom)
2026 Spring Session
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST
(In person at Doane House Hospice)
2026 Summer Session
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST
(In person at Doane House Hospice)
2026 Fall Session
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EST
(Virtual via Zoom)
Location
Zoom
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Fee
Free
Replenish to Restore
Free Supportive Session via Zoom
Facilitated by
Vicki Cousins
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Description
This free 90 minute virtual session invites you to slow down and replenish your own energy. With guidance from Vicki Cousins, you will explore gentle self compassion practices designed to help you refill your inner well, so you can offer renewed support and compassion to others.
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Date and Time
Thursday February 12 , 2026
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST
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Location
Zoom
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Fee
Free
3 Day Grief and Bereavement Training 2026
Course
​Description
This 3 day training is led by experienced professionals and is designed to provide practical tools and knowledge for those supporting grief and bereavement groups in both volunteer and professional settings. It is educational in nature and intended to enhance your skills in a supportive, non-clinical role. A certificate of completion will be provided at the end of the full training.
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Dates and Time
2026 Winter Session
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Friday, February 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST (Virtual via Zoom)
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Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST (In-person at Margaret Bahen Hospice)
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Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST (In-person at Margaret Bahen Hospice)
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2026 Spring Session
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Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
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Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
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Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
(In-person at Margaret Bahen Hospice)
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2026 Fall Session
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Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST (Virtual via Zoom)
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Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
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Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
(In-person at Margaret Bahen Hospice)​
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Fee
This training is $60 volunteers and $100 for professionals
Advance Care Planning Information Session
Free Information Session via Zoom
Facilitated by
Susanne Urzendowsky, MSW, RSW
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Description
A brief introduction to understanding and sharing your future health and personal care wishes.
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Date and Time
Thursday March 19, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST
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Location
Zoom
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Fee
Free